Nive Nielsen facts for kids
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Nive Nielsen
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Nielsen at Rudolstadt-Festival in 2016
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| Born | Nuuk, Greenland |
| Genres | Folk, indie |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, actress |
| Instruments | Guitar |
| Years active | 2002–present |
Nive Nielsen is a talented singer, songwriter, and actress from Greenland. She is an Inuk person, born in Nuuk, Greenland. As a musician, she performs with her band, The Deer Children. She often plays a special small red guitar-ukulele, which helped start her music journey. Her very first concert was for Margrethe II of Denmark, who was the Queen at the time.
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About Nive Nielsen
Nive Nielsen is known for her unique folk and indie music style. She writes her own songs and performs them with her band, The Deer Children. Her music often features her distinctive red guitar-ukulele. She has released several albums and toured around the world, sharing her Greenlandic heritage through her art.
Nive Nielsen's Acting Career
Besides music, Nive Nielsen is also an actress. She has appeared in both movies and television shows.
Early Acting Roles
In 2005, Nive Nielsen appeared in the movie The New World. In this film, she played an Inuk woman. The movie also starred famous actor Colin Farrell.
Television Appearances
Nielsen has also had important roles in TV series.
The Terror (2018)
In 2018, she starred in the first season of the AMC supernatural thriller series, The Terror. In this show, she played a character named Silna. Silna was a traditional spiritual healer, sometimes called a angakkuq or shaman, from the Inuit community. The crew of Franklin's lost expedition called her "Lady Silence."
The North Water (2021)
More recently, in 2021, Nive Nielsen appeared in the TV series The North Water. She played the character of Anna in this show.
Togo (2019)
In 2019, Nive Nielsen was also part of the movie Togo.
Nive Nielsen's Music Albums
Nive Nielsen has released music albums with her band, Nive and the Deer Children.
Albums by Nive and the Deer Children
- 2012 – Nive Sings!
- 2015 – Feet First
External Links
- Official site: http://niveandthedeerchildren.com
See also
In Spanish: Nive Nielsen para niños
